Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Annex 8-1Project Activity/Impact SourceEnvironmental ImpactsAccidents and spillage of fuelsand chemicalsMitigation Measures/ Management Guidelines Suggested detour route map Name and contact address/telephone number of the concerned personnel Name and contact address / telephone number of the Contractor Inconvenience is sincerely regretted.Restrict truck deliveries, where practicable, to day time working hours.Restrict the transport of oversize loads.Operate road traffics/transport vehicles, if possible, to non-peak periods to minimize trafficdisruptions.Enforce on-site speed limitECP 16: River Transport managementProject Activity/Impact SourceConstructionactivities in RiverEnvironmental ImpactsThe presence of construction anddredging barges, pipe lines andother construction activities in thePadma can cause hindrance andrisks to the river traffic.AccidentsMitigation Measures/ Management GuidelinesThe Contractor shall Not obstruct other normal riverine transport while doing riverine transport and works Identify the channel to be followed clearly using navigation aids such as buoys, beacons,and lighting Provide proper buoyage, navigation lights and markings for bridge and dredging works toguide the other normal riverine transport Keep regular and close contacts with Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority(BIWTA) regarding their needs during construction of the project Plan the river transport and transportation of large loads in coordination with BIWTA toavoid traffic congestions. Provide signage for river traffic conforming to the BIWTA requirements Position the dredge and pipeline in such a way that no disruption to the channel traffic willoccurThe Contractor shall Prepare an emergency plan for dealing with accidents causing accidental sinking of thevessels and shipsPadma Multipurpose Bridge Design ProjectFinal Report (Environmental Action Plan)Environmental Impact Assessment Report A8-18June 7, 2010